I’m all about easy recipes that make dinner less stressful, especially when it comes to using simple ingredients that are also healthy. Lately on my regular scrolls through Pinterest, I’ve found that stuffed bell pepper recipes seem to be really popular. Once I started researching, I found out why: the options are endless for making nutritious meals with all types of fillings! Whether you’re a meat eater or vegetarian, an adventurous foodie or a comfort food gal, there’s a stuffed bell pepper recipe for you. Keep reading to see a handful of simple and delicious stuffed pepper recipes.

1. Taco Stuffed Peppers

These taco stuffed peppers are a great twist on your regular taco Tuesday, especially if you’re trying to ditch the taco shells for something a little healthier. You favorite ingredients are all here: black beans, ground turkey or beef, CHEESE, corn and salsa. These are great for busy school nights, and can even be frozen and reheated later.

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2. Grilled Twice Baked Potato Stuffed Peppers

While these grilled twice baked potato stuffed peppers are more labor intensive and are probably better suited for a lazy weekend dinner, they are no less delicious. Bake a few potatoes and when they’re done, scrape out an combine with tasty sides like bacon, sour cream, cheese, green onions, butter and spices. Then spoon into pepper halves and either grill or bake until everything is warm and delicious!

3. Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

If you feel like going meatless (or are just a vegetarian!) these quinoa stuffed bell peppers will leave you satiated. This particular recipe is spicy inspired, full of green peppers, pepper jack cheese and the regular makings of Southwestern fare, like corn, beans and tomatoes. They cook in 30 minutes and make a great busy night dinner.

4. Cheesy Broccoli Rice Stuffed Peppers

This recipe takes a traditionally unhealthy (but oh so tasty) American dish of cheesy broccoli and makes it a little more nutritious. By packing the broccoli, rice and green chili mixture into a bell pepper, you’re getting that extra dose of veggies that its perfect for a side dish or even a main meal.

5. Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Sneak extra veggies into the kiddos meals with this cheesy spinach stuffed pepper recipe! Rice, spinach and lots of yummy cheesy make this the perfect side dish next to some protein like chicken or steak.

6. Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers

Everything you love about Greek food is here in this recipe: artichokes, lemon, dill and tzatziki for dipping. This meal is perfect for hot nights and probably served with chilled Greek beer or glass of white wine!

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7. Cheesy Spaghetti Stuffed Peppers

Even your picky eaters won’t be able to say no to these cheesy spaghetti stuffed peppers! Regular spaghetti is mixed with a combination of various cheeses and hearty sauce, then cooked in peppers. These look so amazing, they may be on the dinner menu in our house tonight!

8. Easy Italian Stuffed Peppers

Italian sausage is the name of the game in this bell pepper recipe. Other filling ingredients include rice, onions, chives and one of my favorite cheeses, asiago. It’s cooked in a homemade sauce that really makes this recipe unique and pretty gorgeous too!

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Karly Wood

I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the editor of both LifeAsMama.com and TheDailyPositive.com. I get to share my life with my husband of 12 years and our beautiful, 4-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!

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